Reports
Asian Americans—particularly Korean American immigrants—underutilize mental health services, with churches serving as central sources of support. The study examines factors shaping leaders’ readiness, perceived barriers, and referral practices, highlighting the vital role of mental health training, ministry context, and stigma awareness in connecting congregants with professional care.
Korean American church leaders often serve as key mental health gatekeepers but lack formal training. This study examines how a 7-week virtual Mental Health Training Program significantly enhanced leaders’ knowledge, confidence, and capacity to take action. The program was developed and implemented by Mustard Seed Generation.
Understanding the Needs of Korean American Church Leaders (2024)
A comprehensive report outlining the principal discoveries derived from the participation of the 1st and 2nd cohort members of the Mental Health Training Program for Korean American Church Leaders, developed and implemented by Mustard Seed Generation.
Mental Health and the Korean American Church (2022)
A report summarizing the main findings of the needs assessment survey for Korean American Church Leaders, created and conducted by Mustard Seed Generation.